Bayou City Boo! DIY Halloween costumes with a local tie

1of 141Dress up as Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander this Halloween.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
>>> Scroll to see famous people from Houston.Photo: Patrick Semansky, Associated Press

58of 141Bernadette Peters attends Bette Midler's 2017 Hulaween event benefiting the New York Restoration Project at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Oct. 30, 2017 in New York City.Photo: Monica Schipper/WireImage

83of 141Leven RambinClaim to fame:'True Detective 2' and 'Hunger Games' actressThe star attended the Houston School of Film and Theatre and St. Francis Episcopal Day School before moving to New York.

Take a look at other famous people who called Houston home at one point.

84of 141Hilary DuffClaim to fame: Actress-turned-pop-singerDuff was born in Houston and moved to California in the early 1990s to pursue show business.

85of 141Riff Raff (left)Claim to fame:RapperHe was Katy Perry's date to the 2014 VMAs. Riff Raff also took to Twitter in early 2015, offering to take on lucky student to the prom (with a few caveats, of course.)

86of 141Iggy AzaleaClaim to fame:Pop star/rapperThough she was born in Australia, the rapper lived in Houston a few years before making it big.Photo: Getty Images

87of 141Lee Pace Claim to fame:'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Pushing Daisies' actor Pace was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma and moved to Houston later in his childhood. He attended Klein High School in Spring with fellow actor Matt Bomer. Pace performed with Alley Theatre during his high school years.

Photo: Matt Sayles, Associated Press

88of 141Jennifer Garner Claim to fame:'Alias,' 'Daredevil' actressGarner was born in Houston but moved to West Virginia when she was four years old.Photo: Angela Weiss, Getty Images for ANHEUSER BUSCH

91of 141Matt BomerClaim to fame: 'White Collar,' 'Chuck,' 'Magic Mike'Though the actor was born in Webster Groves, Missouri, Bomer grew up in Spring. He attended Klein High School and performed at Alley Theatre. Photo: Daniel Zuchnik, FilmMagic

92of 141Renee ZellwegerClaim to fame:'Bridget Jones Diary,' 'Jerry McGuire' actressZellweger was born in Katy and later attended Katy High School.Photo: Gus Ruelas, AP

93of 141Shondo Blades Claim to fame:MMA fighterThe star recently landed a part on ABC's new show 'The Quest.' Photo: @ShondoBlades

94of 141Billy Gibbons (left) and Frank Beard (right)Claim to fame:ZZ Top band membersGibbon was born in the Houston suburb Tanglewood. Beard was born in Frankston, Texas and grew up in Irving, Texas. He currently lives in Richmond, Texas, where he owns the Top 40 Ranch. The band ZZ Top was formed in the Bayou City in 1969.Photo: Ross Halfin, ALL

95of 141Allison TolmanClaim to fame:'Fargo' actressTolman was born in Houston, but spent a few years of her early childhood in England and Oklahoma. She returned to the Bayou City, where she lived in Sugar Land and began taking acting lessons from Fort Bend Community Theatre. She graduated from Clements High School in 2000.

Photo: Jemal Countess, Getty Images

96of 141Clint Black Claim to fame:Country singerBlack was born in New Jersey, but grew up down the road in Katy.Photo: Steve Campbell, Houston Chronicle

97of 141Richard Linklater Claim to fame: 'Dazed and Confused' directorLinklater was born in Houston and moved to Huntsville in his teenage years. He finished his senior year at Bellaire High School.

Photo: Michael Buckner, Staff

98of 141Wes AndersonClaim to fame:Directed 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' 'Rushmore'Anderson was born in Houston and attended St. Francis Episocopal Day School and St. John's School. He filmed 'Rushmore' at the latter school. Photo: Andrew Medichini, AP

99of 141Beyonce and Solange KnowlesClaims to fame:SingersBoth of these sisters were born in Houston. Beyonce attended Parker Elementary, a music magnet school, as well as the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Alief Elsik High School.

100of 141Kelly RowlandClaim to fame: Former member of Destiny's ChildRowland was born in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Houston when she was young. Rowland attended Lamar High School.

101of 141William Butler (L) and Win Butler Claim to fame: Arcade Fire Both brothers were born in California and raised in The Woodlands. Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images

102of 141Chamillionaire Claim to fame: RapperBorn Hakeem Seriki in Washington, D.C., the rapper moved to Houston when he was four years old and lived in Acres Homes.Photo: Dan Steinberg, STR

103of 141Nolan RyanClaim to fame: Baseball legendRyan was born in Refugio, Texas (165 miles southwest of Houston) and his family lived in nearby Woodsboro. Ryan moved to Alvin when he was still a newborn, and later attended Alvin High School.

105of 141Justin Furstenfeld (center)Claim to fame: Lead singerof the rock band Blue OctoberFurstenfeld, who plays in the band alongside his brother Jeremy (left), was born in Houston in 1975. He married his wife in Wimberley, Texas in 2012. When not touring, Furstenfeld lives in San Marcos. Photo: Universal Motown Records

106of 141Walter CronkiteClaim to fame:JournalistCronkite was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri and moved to Houston when he was ten years old. He attended Lanier Junior High School (now called Lanier Middle School) and San Jacinto High School.Photo: CBS Photo Archive, Getty Images

107of 141Patrick Swayze Claim to fame: Actor, 1990s heartthrobThe late actor was born in Houston and lived in the Oak Forest neighborhood. He studied gymnastics at San Jacinto College. His mother, Patsy, was the founder and director of the Houston Jazz Ballet Company.

Photo: Barry Brecheisen, WireImage for Rockit Ranch Produ

108of 141Michael StrahanClaim to fame:Football-star-turned-TV-hostStrahan was born in Houston and moved to Germany during his childhood because his father, who was a major in the U.S. Army, was transferred. Strahan returned to Houston during his senior year to play football for Westbury High School. He was offered a scholarship and returned to Germany to finish out his senior year. Strahan also attended Texas Southern University.Photo: Courtesy photo

109of 141Joel OsteenClaim to fame:Televangelist, pastor of Lakewood ChurchOsteen was born in Houston and attended Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma. He returned the Bayou City in the 1980s.Photo: Steve Ueckert, Staff

110of 141A.J. Foyt Claim to fame:Race car driverFoyt was born in Houston in 1935. He attended Pershing and Hamilton middle schools, as well as Lamar and San Jacinto high schools. He reportedly dropped out of high school months before graduation to get a jump start on his racing career.Photo: Darron Cummings, Associated Press

111of 141Geto Boys Claim to fame: Considered to be one of the greatest rapper groups of all timeScarface (left) attended Woodson Middle School. Willie D (center) was born and raised in Houston. Bushwick Bill (right), however, was born in Jamaica and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.Photo: Ben DeSoto, Houston Chronicle

114of 141Lyle Lovett Claim to fame: Country starLovett was born in Houston and lived in nearby Klein.Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

115of 141Annette O'TooleClaim to fame: 'Smallville' actressO'Toole was born in Houston but moved to Los Angeles, California as a teenager.

116of 141Dennis (left) and Randy Quaid (right)Claim to fame: Actors Both brothers were born in Houston and raised in Bellaire. The Quaids received all of their education in the Bayou City. Dennis reportedly attended Paul W. Horn Elementary School, while both siblings attended Pershing Middle School, Bellaire High School and the University of Houston.Photo: Getty Images

117of 141Phylicia RashadClaim to fame:Clair Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show'Rashad was born in Houston but later moved to Mexico during her childhood.Photo: Matt Sayles, Houston chronicle

118of 141Clyde DrexlerClaim to fame:Basketball playerDrexler was born in New Orleans and lived in Houston's South Park neighborhood. He attended Ross Sterling High School and University of Houston.Photo: File Photo, Houston Chronicle

119of 141Kenny RogersClaim to fame: SingerRogers was born in Houston and attended Jefferson Davis High School.Photo: Michael Ochs Archives

120of 141Anna Nicole SmithClaim to fame:Model, reality starSmith was born in Houston, where she attended Durkee Elementary School and Aldine Senior High School. During high school, she moved to Mexia, Texas but moved back to the Bayou City following the birth of her son, Daniel. Photo: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic

121of 141Jaclyn Smith Claim to fame: 'Charlie's Angels' actressSmith was born in Houston and went to Lamar High School.Photo: Getty

122of 141Brent SpinerClaim to fame: Data from 'Star Trek'Spiner was born in Houston and attended Bellaire High School and the University of Houston.

124of 141Isaiah WashingtonClaim to fame:'Grey's Anatomy' starWashington was born in Houston and lived in the Heights. His family moved to Missouri City in the 1980s, where he attended Willowridge High School.Photo: Getty Images

125of 141Chandra WilsonClaim to fame:'Grey's Anatomy' actressWilson was born in Houston and attended the High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. By the age of five, Wilson was performing with Theatre Under the Stars. Photo: Chris Pizzello, AP

126of 141JoBeth Williams Claim to fame:'Poltergeist' actress, Screen Actors Guild Foundation President Williams was born in Houston and raised in the South Park neighborhood. She attended Jones High School. Photo: VALERIE MACON, Houston chronicle

127of 141Mary Kay AshClaim to fame: Founder of Mary Kay CosmeticsThe makeup guru was born in Cypress in 1918. She attended Dow Elementary School and Reagan High School. Her company, however, set up shop in Dallas.Photo: Houston chronicle

128of 141James BakerClaim to fame:Secretary of State, 1989-1992Baker was born in Houston in 1930. He was sent to boarding school in Pennsylvania and attended Harvard, but later returned to the Lone Star State to get his law degree at the University of Texas at Austin.

129of 141Jeff Bezos Claim to fame: Amazon CEOBezos was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico but moved to Houston as a child. He attended River Oaks Elementary School before spending the rest of his childhood in Florida.Photo: Ted S. Warren, STF

130of 141Michael Dell Claim to fame:Founder and CEO of Dell, Inc.Dell was born in Houston in 1965 and attended Herod Elementary School and Memorial High School. Photo: Paul Sakuma, STF

131of 141Howard Hughes Claim to fame:Eccentric business tycoon, aviator, engineer, inventor, filmmaker and philanthropistThough there is some confusion as to where exactly Hughes was born, it is generally accepted that he was born in Humble, Texas. He attended Rice University but dropped out to pursue a career in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Hughes eventually returned to the Bayou City, where he died in 1976. He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery along Washington Ave. Photo: Rolls Press/Popperfoto, Getty Images

133of 141Vince Young Claim to fame: NFL quarterbackYoung was born in Houston and grew up in the Hiram Clarke neighborhood. He attended Dick Dowling Middle School and Madison High School. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

134of 141Gary KubiakClaim to fame: Former Texans head coachKubiak was born in Houston and attended St. Pius X High School. Photo: Brett Coomer, Chronicle

135of 141George ForemanClaim to fame:Champion boxerForeman was born in Marshall, Texas and grew up in Houston's fifth ward.Photo: AFP, Stringer

136of 141Roger ClemensClaim to fame: Former Astros' pitcherClemens was born in Dayton, Ohio but spent his teenage years in Houston. He attended Spring Woods High School in Spring Branch.

Photo: Dave Rossman, For the Chronicle

137of 141Andrew Luck Claim to fame:NFL quarterbackLuck was born in Washington, D.C., and spent his childhood living in England and Germany. He eventually moved to Houston, where he graduated from Stratford High School in 2008. Photo: BRETT COOMER/CHRONICLE

138of 141Brett CullenClaim to fame:'The West Wing' actorCullen was born in Houston and graduated from Madison High School and the University of Houston.Photo: GETTY

139of 141Bill Hicks Claim to fame: ComedianThe late funnyman was born in Valdosta, Georgia but grew up in the Bayou City. While still in high school, he began performing at the Comedy Workshop in Houston. Photo: Graham Haber, .

141of 141Terry Ellis (second from right)Claim to fame: Member of the musical group En VogueEllis was born in Houston and graduated from Worthing High School in 1982. She earned her marketing degree from Prairie View A&M in 1990.Photo: VINCE BUCCI/AFP/Getty Images

If you're need of suggestions for how to dress up this Halloween, we've got severalDIY costumes, all with Bayou City ties, that every Houstonian can appreciate. Some of the ideas below are as simple as adding a beard or team jersey to your outfit. Although, if you want to amp it up, feel free to take it to the next level.

Bonus: You probably already have a few of these items in your closet. If you don't, you can likely wear these pieces again after October 31, making it a solid investment.

AstrosAs our hometown Major League Baseball team looks to repeat their 2017 World Series win, there's little doubt we'll see Astros costumes galore this Halloween.

To dress up as ace pitcher Justin Verlander, start with a No. 35 jersey and Astros baseball cap, then add a little stubble and a fine mustache. Let's not forget Verlander's most stylish accessory: his wife, Kate Upton. Some blonde hair and a pregnancy belly, real or faux, and you're on your way.

To become pitcher Dallas Keuchel or catcher Evan Gattis, a long beard is really all you need, although you may want to add a jersey so folks know which bearded wonder you are.

Opt for Josh Reddick's star-spangled look after the Astros won the Division Title in 2017 and you certainly won't get lost in the crowd. Bare your patriotism and don an American flag Speedo, plus a pair of swim goggles, and nothing else. For an extra splash of fun that doubles as a boozy sidekick, carry around a bottle of bubbly.

Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonNewly launched exhibit "Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol" at the MFAH showcases masterworks of painting, sculpture, and photography dating from the first monarch of the House of Tudor, Henry VII, to Elizabeth II, the reigning queen of the United Kingdom.

Five centuries of British royalty are featured including Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's wardrobe is filled with bright neon colors so fans can easily spot her in a crowd. A neon jacket, along with a large hat, white tea gloves and a white wig, and you're ready to party like the monarch. Bonus points if you show up with a Corgi.

Wyatt, deemed the "Socialite of the Century" by "Texas Monthly" cuts a stylish figure wearing the latest fashions from major houses of design. Blonde hair, red lipstick, a couture outfit and lots of bling are what you'll need for this costume.

Start with black T-shirt for Houston billionaire restaurateur and Houston Rockets owner Fertitta, and keep the monochrome theme going with black pants and black loafers. Carrying a Bentley keychain may help your cause, and subbing a Rockets Tee for a black undershirt is purely optional.

Before heading out the door in your "Mattress Mack" costume, make sure you know the catchphrase to nail the costume: "Gallery Furniture saves you money!" You should jump up and down when you say it, so wear comfortable shoes, then add a long-sleeve denim shirt, red Polo shirt, and khaki pants. Note: Don't forget to make it rain dollar bills.

RocketsJames Harden's nickname says it all. To dress as "The Beard" this October 31, you need to wear just that and some Rockets paraphernalia. And for Carmelo Anthony? Key elements include a headband, jersey and long shorts. For both, BYOB: bring your own basketball.

BeyoncéHouston-born singing sensation dazzled onstage at Coachella back in April. Her appearance and performance were monumental.

While she changed outfits several times throughout the two-hour concert, we are narrowing it down to look as took to the stage backed by an ecstatic marching band. Let your hair flow and wear denim shorts and college sweatshirt with a decal, all paired with tall white fringe boots, and you can, too, slay like Queen B.

TexansSorry Deshaun Watson, but superstar J.J. Watt is the obvious choice here. One of the more iconic photos of Watt shows the defensive end with a bloody nose after tackling Russell Wilson in a 2013 game. Achieve meme status when you turn up in a Watt jersey, Texans helmet, eye black strips and a fake blood one your nose.

TrendingEverywhere you go Houstonians are talking about the robot sex brothel looking to open in H- town. You can go a couple of ways with this Halloween costume. Keeping it rated PG, a tight outfit, wig and some high heels are a good start. You'll also want to maintain a blank expression and blink as little as possible. Use monotone speech and pretend you're interested in your date. Yeah, we went there.